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Logical reasons to let us assist you choose a high street conveyancing solicitor in Balham

  • 1 Retaining the services of a a family Solicitor in the main results in a more personalised service. Sometimes when dealing with a large conveyancing firm, you tend to be looked after by a team of people who who update you by reading from their computer screens.
  • 2 We are the UKs most comprehensive residential conveyancing directory service identifying mortgage company approved law practices delivering conveyancing in Balham governed by the SRA or CLC.
  • 3 Personal touch and a wealth of expertise are key benefits that you should seek when selecting conveyancing solicitors. Balham home moves can be made significantly more stressful due to poor communication between all the parties. The lawyers listed ensure that communication channels are open and act on arising issues and developments expeditiously.
  • 4 Regardless other sites tell you it just might be necessary to visit your solicitor to sign legal papers. There are enough parties involved in a homemove without having to include Royal Mail into the mix.
  • 5 The accumulation of transactions means that Balham conveyancer have developed very good working relationships with Balham local estate agents, banks, building societies, landlords and property developers enabling them to liaise at speed with all concerned in the process of dealing with your house sale or purchase in Balham.

Examples of recent conveyancing in Balham since June 2025*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Balham

What is your number one tip for choosing a conveyancing solicitor in Balham

It would be unwise to be seduced by the cheapest Balham conveyancing costs illustration. You really do get what you pay for when it comes to property lawyers. A cheap quote may mean that the conveyancing solicitor is handling a lot of jobs at one time and you won’t get the quality of service and the attention that you need. It is, however, wise to use a conveyancer who has a fixed fee on a no sale, no fee basis. This way, you know exactly what you’ll have to pay in ahead of the deal.

We are due to move property in December. Will my conveyancing solicitor call the removal company on the day of completion. As an aside, can you suggest a removal company in Balham. Conveyancing firm was chosen before I stumbled across your website.

On the day of completion you will need to pick up the keys from the estate agent however this should only occur when the sellers solicitors advise the agent that they have the completion monies and the keys can be collected. After that you will need to advise the removal men that you are ready to move in. As a matter of policy we do not suggest a specific removal organisation but can assist you in finding a residential property solicitor in Balham or a lawyer with expertise in conveyancing in Balham.

is it true that all Balham solicitor practices on the Yorkshire BS conveyancing panel are regulated by the SRA?

As a firm of solicitors, in order to be on the Yorkshire BS conveyancing panel they would need to be governed by the SRA. Some mortgage companies do allow licenced conveyancers on their panel and in such a situation the organisation would be regulated by the Council of Licensed Conveyancers.

I have been told that property searches are the number one reason for delay in Balham conveyancing transactions. Is that correct?

The Council of Property Search Organisations (CoPSO) released conclusions of research by MoveWithUs that conveyancing searches do not figure amongst the most frequent causes of delays in the conveyancing process. Searches are unlikely to feature in any delay in conveyancing in Balham.

I have todaydiscovered that Stirling Law have closed. They conducted my conveyancing in Balham for a purchase of a freehold house 12 months ago. How can I be sure that my home is not still registered in the name of the former proprietor?

The easiest way to see if the premises is registered to you, you can make a search of the land registry (£3.00). You can either do this yourself or ask a law firm to do this for you. If you are not registered you can seek help from one of a number of Balham conveyancing specialists.

I opted to have a survey done on a house in Balham before retaining conveyancers. I have been informed that there is a flying freehold element to the house. My surveyor advised that some lenders may not grant a mortgage on this type of home.

It varies from the lender to lender. Santander has different instructions for example to Halifax. Should you wish to call us we can look into this further via the appropriate mortgage company. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can help as they are used to dealing with flying freeholds in Balham. Conveyancing may be slightly more expensive based on your lender's requirements.

Looking forward to exchange soon on a basement flat in Balham. Conveyancing solicitors have said that they will have a report out to me on Monday. What should I be looking out for?

The report on title for your leasehold conveyancing in Balham should include some of the following:

    You should receive a copy of the lease Does the lease prevent you from renting out the flat, or working from home You must be told what counts as a Nuisance in the lease Are you allowed to have a pet in the flat?
For a comprehensive list of information to be contained in your report on your leasehold property in Balham please ask your lawyer in ahead of your conveyancing in Balham.

We have reached the end of our tether in trying to purchase the freehold in Balham. Can this matter be resolved via the Leasehold Valuation Tribunal?

in cases where there is a absentee freeholder or if there is disagreement about the premium for a lease extension, under the Leasehold Reform, Housing and Urban Development Act 1993 you can apply to the Leasehold Valuation Tribunal to determine the price.

An example of a Lease Extension matter before the tribunal for a Balham residence is First Floor Flat 152a Ramsden Road in June 2009. The net result of the tribunals calculation produced a premium payable of £23,975. This case related to 1 flat. The unexpired residue of the current lease was 56.67 years.

I have been advised by many estate agents that it may take up to two months for Balham conveyancing to complete.This was 3 ago. The paperwork was only sent from the vendors solicitor yesterday so now does it countdown?

There is no categorical time frame for conveyancing in Balham. Conveyancing is subject to many variable. Balham conveyancing searches in and of themselves could take some weeks before they are received.

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Residential Landlord and Tenant Conveyancing solicitors in Balham

The list below is a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Balham practicing in landlord and tenant law and on the regulations governing different types of tenancies. This should include advice on Leasehold Valuation Tribunal proceedings

  • Sjs Solicitors, 82 Balham High Road, Balham, London, SW12 9AG
  • Regents & Co. Solicitors (solicitor-advocate), Unit 3, Hildreth Street Mews, London, London, SW12 9RZ
  • A-z Law Solicitors Limited, 198-200 Balham High Road, London, SW12 9BP
  • Ines De Vecchi, 18 Holmside Road, London, SW12 8RJ
  • Andrew Croft & Co, 240 Balham High Road, London, London, SW17 7AW

Residential Licensed Conveyancers in Balham regulated by the CLC

Please be aware that the listed conveyancers do not limit their work for conveyancing in Balham but also conveyancing across England and Wales.
  • R & C Property Lawyers Llp, 10A Upper Tooting Road, SW17 7PG
  • Stratega Law Ltd, Sutherland House, W1F 7TE
  • Walter Saunders, 382 Brockley Road, SE4 2BY

Planning law solicitors in Balham regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority

The practices listed below are a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Balham with expertise in planning law. The solicitors can give expert legal advice on all aspects of planning, including special planning controls
  • William Innes, 56 Crescent Lane, London, SW4 9PU
  • Streathers Clapham Llp, 53 Clapham High Street, London, SW4 7TG
  • Techlawyer Limited, 22 Groveside Court, Lombard Road, London, SW11 3RQ
  • Mark Taylor & Company, 310 Harbour Yard, Chelsea Harbour, London, SW10 0XD
  • Ricardina Bridges Ltd, 47 South Lambeth Road, London, SW8 1RH

*Source acknowledgement: House price data produced by Land Registry as well data supplied by Lexsure Ltd.

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